Maryland Hospitals & Community Benefit

Maryland Hospitals at the Intersection of Environmental Health, Sustainability, and Community Benefit

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Released by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) & Maryland Environmental Health Network (MdEHN)

Maryland hospitals are contributing to the environmental health and sustainability of local communities through innovative community benefit and health programs that reach beyond traditional hospital walls. This paper details the evolution of the community benefits program, provides examples of how Maryland hospitals are implementing programs that are synergistic with environmental health and sustainability efforts, and provides recommendations for future opportunities.